The Conservative Party has selected Caerphilly-born Owen Meredith as its candidate for the Welsh Assembly elections in May.
Following his selection, Meredith, who is currently employed as a Parliamentary researcher for Stafford MP Jeremy Lefroy, said: “It is a huge honour to have the opportunity to contest Caerphilly in this election. I was born and brought up in Caerphilly and it has been my family home for more than 35 years.
“There is so much potential here, but also a lot of problems we need to work on. I want to see Caerphilly thrive and be an economic centre in South Wales. I am deeply concerned by the state we are in, as a town and a nation.
“It is amazing to think that after 12 years of devolution, Wales is the worst performing economy in the UK. In the right hands, the Welsh Assembly has the power to do so much more for the people of Caerphilly and the rest of Wales.
“Every day I am struck by how much better things could be. My campaign will be about working together to make the positive changes that so many of us have been waiting for, for so long.
“Building an enterprising local economy; supporting local young people to gain the right education and skills; and protecting the most vulnerable people in society – this is our chance to make that change happen.”
Mr Meredith will be battling against Plaid Cymru’s Ron Davies and Labour’s incumbent AM Jeff Cuthbert.
For more information visit www.owenmeredith.co.uk
Young, local, seems to have his head on straight. Worth a punt perhaps!